Observation

The performance of the candidates in this question was above average.

In part (a), majority of the candidates identified each of the methods illustrated in diagrams A and B.

In part (b), majority of the candidates could not describe each of the methods illustrated in the diagrams.

In part (c), majority of the candidates could not explain acceleration zone and take-over zone.

In part (d), majority of the candidates stated three races associated with the methods illustrated.  [3 marks]

In part (e), majority of the candidates listed five rules guiding an event associated with the methods illustrated in the diagrams.

In part (f), few candidates were able to mention five faults in an event associated with the illustrated methods.                                                                                                                            [5 marks]

However, the expected answers are as follows:
(a)        Methods illustrated in the diagrams
I     non- visual method of baton take-over
II    visual method of baton take-over                            
            (b)        Description of the methods
I     non- visual method of the baton take-over

• this is when the outgoing runner does not look back
• at the incoming runner, but extends hand backward
• with fingers spread /V-shape
• at a slightly bent position to receive the baton and take-off

II    visual method of baton take-over    

• is the one in which the outgoing runner looks / turns back
• to see incoming runner
• and collect the baton from the incoming runner
• who is passing the baton to him/take- off.

            (c)        Explanation of the terms in relation to the event associated with the diagrams
i.          acceleration zone
a distance of 10 m preceding the take-over zone in which the outgoing runner starts running
ii.         take-over zone
a distance of 20m within which outgoing runner must receive/collect the baton.  
(d)        Races associated with the methods illustrated in the diagrams

• 4x100m relay race
• 4x200m relay race
• 4x400m relay race
• Medley relay race

            (e)        Rules guiding the event associated with the methods illustrated in the diagrams

• The competitors are to keep to their own lane throughout the race
• It must be run by a team of four runners
• Each runner runs/covers a specified distance 
• The baton is handed over not thrown
• The athlete who drops the baton must pick it up
• The race must be completed with the baton
• No runner must run  more than one distance leg
• The take-over of baton could be visual/non-visual
• The baton must not touch the ground while in crouch position
• The baton must be exchanged within the change-over zone
• The incoming runner must remain in his lane after given the baton until the course is cleared

            (f)        Faults in the event associated with the methods

• Throwing baton instead of handing it over
• Picking up a drop baton by another runner
• Taking of baton outside the take-over zone
• If an athlete run more than one leg
• Finishing the race without baton
• Crossing of lane/running into another person’s lane
• Two consecutive false start/beating the gun twice/false start after warning by the official